A Fresh Start….Again

I recently celebrated my 52nd birthday. It’s funny how as I was approaching my 50th B-day, I was determined to be more diligent about keeping my word to not repeat my “not so proud of ” track record of  familiar short-lived writing expeditions  no matter how big or small the price tag.  So as I transitioned  from writing in my personal journal and haphazardly  on my famously known bedside 1001 post-it notes to my first attempt at Blogging 101 University, I thought surely this is it.  Then I found myself traveling down a very familiar path of  starting and stopping the daily assignments more times than I care to admit publicly.  As the days passed so swiftly and the make-up work piles grew taller, I thought nah way ! My heart was crying out “you were created for this very purpose” while my brain was  saying “there is always tomorrow’s makeup day.”

Then it hit me, I cannot let my past failed attempts at from start to finish control my destiny for today.  I have been given a fresh start from my Heavenly Father and it’s a great start.  Isaiah 43:19 declares “See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland.” (NIV Translation).

So why am I returning to 1st grade,  I have something of worth to share to encourage someone else who may be having a not-so-good day at finishing strong. By faith   I confess that my wavering not so consistent writing  past life is behind me and my vision to serve others propels me beyond mediocrity.

So,  here I am hitting the” fresh start …again” button of my blog voice to share more aha life purpose moments with whoever will listen.  I hope that my “keeping it real” testimony will help those with a kindred spirit to help keep a watch out and stay the course.

It feels great to be given a fresh start…again. Don’t ever say nah way  to your vision no matter now many times you may have to push back in order to propel forward.

Just for today, be intentionally focused on your goals and let’s keep it moving one moment at a time.

Sheila’s Blogging 101 Intro

Wow, this long awaited moment of becoming a blogger has finally arrived. I was elated to find the Blogging 101 community. I arrived at this destination through a long journey of attempting to find just the right blogging coach. Fortunately, all those attempts failed miserably so I had to roll up my sleeves and get busy on my self-help journey. I have been drawn to writing since childhood. My writing journey has taken me from street chalk, odd pieces of paper, napkins, sticky notes, journals,  magazine articles, a book and now a birthing blog. The past 9 years have been a launching pad  for me to discover my true passion for inspirational writings.

What do I write about?  Basically real life experiences with ah ha moments. Anything from inspirational poetry,   personal growth topics,  life purpose coaching , taking on adversity with  fearlessness, living with intentionality……….

I would love to connect with individuals seeking to use their blogging voices for inspirational  Christian messages, life purpose coaching, non-fiction authors…

12 months from now, I hope to have posted at least 1  inspirational blog per week,  gain a  broader audience of followers, transition to radio blog, and experience my heart passion for  intentional living blog series and have tons of fun along the way.

Just for Today

Think of the most joyful moments you’ve had.

Expect goodness and mercy to follow you all day long.

Plan for the “your eyes haven’t seen, ears haven’t heard nor has it entered into your heart” moments of blessings to fall upon you.

Be in expectancy to receive all that God’s right hand offers you.

Share what you have received with someone else.

Just for today………..THINK.EXPECT.PLAN.BE.SHARE life by design

Christian Inspirational Speaker/Author

sheilalmills.tateauthor.com

“For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”  Jeremiah 29:11 (NIV)